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Israel set to receive 40,000 heavy bombs in U.S. munitions package worth $2.8 billion

16.09.26|CTech

The proposed package, informally communicated to congressional committees, includes 20,000 MK 84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, according to a U.S. official cited by Reuters.

IDF to create new branch for AI and autonomous warfare

08.09.26|Allon Sinai

The new organization will develop robotic capabilities across land, air and maritime domains, including systems able to operate without human combat teams. It is the latest step in Israel’s broader push to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomy into its military.

Israel’s “most advanced and complex weapons system” begins voyage home

01.09.26|CTech

The INS Drakon is sailing from Germany to Israel, where it will join a submarine fleet increasingly designed for longer-range and more covert operations.

Mossad, Shin Bet lead the pack: Inside Israel's security sector salary report

26.08.26|CTech

Against the backdrop of nearly three years of war on multiple fronts, mounting pressure on Israel’s security services has driven demand for more personnel — from combat soldiers to technology and intelligence professionals — as well as longer hours of active duty.

Average cost of a reservist to the economy: 53,000 shekels per month

25.08.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum

The new estimate is about 10% higher than that published in 2024. According to the study, the wages of reservists aged 25-44 are 42% higher than those of workers who were not absent due to reserve duty

Israel wants more Apaches, CH-53Ks and missiles. Its defense industry needs cash now

23.08.26|Yuval Azulay

The military is preparing a major procurement push while defense companies warn that several missile and artillery production lines could stop operating within weeks without funding for new orders.

Israel seeks homegrown alternative to U.S. precision munitions

21.08.26|CTech

Rafael and Elbit have reportedly been tasked with developing heavy bombs modeled on the American JDAM, with mass production targeted for mid-2027.

Israel expands aerial refueling fleet as it upgrades long-range air capabilities

21.08.26|CTech

Israel has received the second of six Boeing KC-46 refueling tankers, replacing its aging Boeing 707 fleet and giving the Air Force greater range, endurance and flexibility for operations in distant theaters.

Israel set to reopen 2026 budget as defense spending rises by tens of billions

19.08.26|Shlomo Teitelbaum

After months of fighting over defense funding, the government is preparing to increase spending this year while committing to further increases in 2027 and 2028.

Israel can afford a bigger defense budget. Can it afford the civilian trade-off?

15.08.26|Adrian Filut

The IDF says the security environment demands a historic buildup, but Israel already ranks near the bottom of the OECD in primary civilian spending.

מימין אושרי לוגסי ו מערכות לתכנון אופטימיזציה וניהול משימות לצבאות אונדס Ondas

Israel selects Ondas to build “Digital Bat” low-cost attack drones

12.08.26|Allon Sinai

The multi-million-dollar program will develop a new generation of tactical attack drones designed for rapid deployment and scalable production, reflecting Israel’s growing focus on affordable autonomous weapons for frontline forces.

Israel’s Iron Beam laser was hailed as a breakthrough. It still isn’t operational

10.08.26|Yuval Azulay

Rafael delivered the first system to the IDF at the end of 2025, but the system has yet to enter operational service. A senior defense industry official estimates full maturity could still be three to four years away.

Israel’s defense budget has nearly tripled since the war began. Netanyahu wants more

09.08.26|Adrian Filut

Defense spending has risen from NIS 62 billion on the eve of the war to as much as NIS 183 billion this year, while the prime minister is pushing to expand a long-term package to NIS 400 billion.

The battle over Israel’s $133 billion defense bill

08.08.26|Yuval Azulay

The Defense and Finance ministries are clashing over a massive long-term spending package that could reshape the country’s budget for years to come.

“Groundbreaking” Arrow test will preserve Israel’s technological edge, says Defense Ministry chief

06.08.26|Yuval Azulay

Successful trial comes as Israel accelerates production of Arrow interceptors and develops next-generation capabilities to counter evolving ballistic missile threats from Iran and Yemen.

What is hidden inside Israel’s new submarine?

05.08.26|CTech

The INS Drakon’s unusual design has prompted speculation about advanced launch systems and strategic capabilities.

The price of false alarms: How Trump's Iran threats are draining Israel's defense budget

04.08.26|Yuval Azulay

Each new alert triggered by Washington requires immediate military preparations, even when fighting never materializes, deepening the financial and manpower strain on Israel's armed forces.

“We need Iron Dome, Arrow 3 and everything in between”: IDF sounds alarm over weapons shortages

28.07.26|Yuval Azulay

A senior defense official says Israel’s prolonged campaign has consumed vast quantities of ammunition and warns that delays in funding threaten future readiness.

Israel is rebuilding a 35-year-old missile ship into an Iron Dome-equipped naval shield

20.07.26|Yuval Azulay

INS Lahav is being stripped down and rebuilt with Rafael’s naval Iron Dome, advanced radar and Israeli technology as the Navy races to protect offshore infrastructure from missile and drone threats.

Netanyahu greenlights massive defense funding plan amid war pressures

02.07.26|Yuval Azulay

The agreement injects billions into the Defense Ministry, enables long-term weapons purchases, and postpones a decision on rehabilitation funding despite soaring casualties.